Proximity Sensors

Proximity Sensors are available at Tenco Electronics from industry leading manufacturers. Tenco is an authorized distributor for many proximity sensor manufacturers including Crouzet, Hamlin, Honeywell, Omron, Schneider Electric, Standex & more. A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. A proximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation (infrared, for instance), and looks for changes in the field or return signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the proximity sensor'target. Different proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. For example, a capacitive or photoelectric sensor might be suitable for a plastic target; an inductive proximity sensor always requires a metal target. The aximum distance that this sensor can detect is defined "nominal range". Some sensors have adjustments of the nominal range or means to report a graduated detection distance. Some know these process as "thermosensation". Proximity sensors can have a high reliability and long functional life because of the absence of mechanical parts and lack of physical contact between sensor and the sensed object. Proximity sensors are commonly used on smartphones to detect (and skip) accidental touchscreen taps when held to the ear during a call.[1] They are also used in machine vibration monitoring to measure the variation in distance between a shaft and its support bearing. This is common in large steam turbines, compressors, and motors that use sleeve-type bearings. A proximity sensor adjusted to a very short range is often used as a touch switch. To know more, please view our large selection of proximity sensors below.

Red Lion Controls

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PSA1B000

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 1.5MM CYL

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X1R5E2-M1

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 1.5MM CYLIND

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X10ME15 2M

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIV 10MM CYL 2M

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X30MB3DL30-M1

SENSOR INDUCT 30MM PNP M30 NO/NC

SICK, Inc.

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IQ40-20BPSKC0K

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 20MM MOD

SICK, Inc.

Title

IQ40-20BPOKC0K

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 20MM MOD

SICK, Inc.

Title

IQ40-20BNSKC0K

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 20MM MOD

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X15B3DL30-M1

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM PNP M30 NO/NC

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X18MC2L30-M1

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X18MC2L30 2M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X20MD2-M1G

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 20MM CYL

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X10MF2 2M

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 10MM CYL

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X10C2L30 2M

SENSOR INDUCT 10MM NPN M30 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X18MC130-R 2M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NO

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X18MC3L30 5M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NO/NC

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X18MC330-M1TJ 0.3M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NO/NC

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X15C230-M1TJ 0.3M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X15C230-R 2M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X15C1L30 5M

SENSOR INDUCT 15MM NPN M30 NO

Omron Automation and Safety

Title

E2E-X10C2L30 5M

SENSOR INDUCT 10MM NPN M30 NC